MEET NINA TURNER
Offering a powerful narrative of
overcoming adversity, Nina Turner is a
captivating orator who puts political and
social trends into an unparalleled
perspective.
Most recently a progressive leader in the
Ohio Senate, Nina Turner is a college
professor, motivational speaker, frequent
media commentator, and author. She has
worked in leadership at the Ohio
Democratic Party and as an elected member of the Cleveland City Council—both
opportunities that demonstrated her ability to unify opposing ideologies in critical
circumstances. Turner is also a sought after public speaker who has traveled across North
America to inspire action and instill hope in crowds of more than 20,000 for bold causes like
labor, women’s reproductive health, voting rights, and income inequality. Her gifted speechmaking and commitment to progressive ideals led her to be the Democratic candidate for
Ohio’s Secretary of State in 2014 in more recently the principal surrogate for Senator Bernie
Sanders during the tumultuous 2016 Democratic presidential primary. Today she appears
regularly as a political analyst on national television and radio networks. Turner’s passion
and achievements as a political figure have been recognized by The Nation magazine, which
in 2011 named her “Most Valuable State Senator,” by The Root, which listed her as one of
the top 100 most influential African-Americans in the U.S. in 2014, and by Cleveland’s Inside
Business Magazine as one of the Top 25 most powerful people in Northeast Ohio for 2015.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Often praised for her passion, Nina Turner’s oratory is a force to be reckoned with. Her
words inspire action and her tenor invokes emotion. For a variety of settings, Nina can inject
energy into any crowd.
Nina Turner is available for:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Keynote Speeches
Commencements/Graduations
College & University Speaking
Series
Diversity Conferences
Education Conferences
Corporate Events
Advocacy organizations
501 (c) 3 Events
On the following topics:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Overcoming Obstacles
Inspiring Lives
Leadership
Courage
American Politics
Current Events
Women and Politics
Women’s Issues
African American History
Past Speech Topics:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Civil Rights
o Finding a Voice in a Whisper: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Speaks to Our
Generation
o The Past, Present, and Future of the Civil Rights Movement
o Building Progressive Power: How to Mobilize Communities to Promote Change
o The Power of the Person and the Right to Vote
o Look Back, But Move Forward: Race Relations in the Age of Obama
o The Fierce Urgency of Now: How Do We Hurry History?
o Paying It Forward: 50 Years of Equality for All
Women in Politics: How Do We Get to Full Parity?
Women in Leadership: Getting a Seat at the Table
Inside Washington: An Update on Politics and Policy in the Nation’s Capital
Election Update: Who’s Up, Who’s Down, and Who’s Out
Running for Political Office: Why Run? Why You? Why Now?
The Importance of Diversity in Business, Government, and Community Organizations
Youth Leadership: How Do You Lead in Your Community?
Creating Social Change through the Media Old and New
Civility in Politics: What Happened to “We the People”?
How to Advance Your Career: Straight Talk on Getting Where You Want to Be
Strengthening Our Workers through Strengthening Our Unions
PRAISE FOR NINA
•
“Articulate, engaging, and perceptive, Nina Turner offers a prescient vision of the future and
inspires us to advance our own humanity.”
— RoseAnn DeMoro, Executive Director of National Nurses United
•
“Turner is perhaps one of Sanders's best-known surrogates. She's a former Ohio state
senator who has made her name advocating for voting rights.”
— The Washington Post
•
“While many Washington representatives disappointed in 2011, state legislators stepped up
as champions for labor rights, the public sector and economic justice. Turner wasn’t the only
smart, passionate legislator to take the national stage, but the breadth of her agenda stood
out. As she was standing up for workers’ rights, Turner was also taking the lead on an array
of economic development, voting rights and social justice issues.” — The Nation Magazine
NINA IN THE MEDIA
Television
Online Magazines
Nina Turner brings a fresh perspective to national current
events. An experienced political analyst, Turner’s background
and positions in elected office provide a unique combination
that inspires and enlightens diverse audiences. From national
network news to local radio shows, her voice is unmistakable
for its passion and deep understanding of how the political is
always personal. Turner has been featured on dozens of
media outlets over the past five years, reaching over 100 independent television appearances
in that short time. Audiences have come to appreciate her candid assessments of complex
political circumstances, as well as her commitment to speaking truth to power. Turner’s
charm, wit, and intelligence make her an ideal contributor to any political discussion.
A frequent voice in
national political
news.
Select media appearances since 2010
Guest commentator on:
The Ed Show, The Last Word,
Melissa Harris-Perry, Politics
Nation, Hardball, Rachel
Maddow, Morning Joe, Alex
Wagner, Alex Whitt, The Daily
Run Down, Morning Joe, MTP
Daily with Chuck Todd, All in
with Chris Hayes
The Situation Room
with Wolf Blitzer
Real Time with Bill Maher
State of the Union
with Jake Trapper
The Nightly Show
with Larry Wilmore
CNN Tonight
with Don Lemon
NewsHour
Interviewed by Gwen Ifill
Contributed
or quoted in:
CONNECT WITH NINA
@ninaturner
facebook.com/NinaTurner.OH
ninaturner
@ninaturnerohio
ninaturner.net